Bay of Biscay: France temporarily bans fishing to protect dolphins

By admin January 20, 2024 No comment

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France has implemented a temporary ban on nearly all commercial fishing activities in the Bay of Biscay, starting from Monday and extending until 20 February. The ban covers fishing grounds along the country’s Atlantic coast and is aimed at protecting dolphins. French marine experts estimate that around 9,000 dolphins die each year in the bay […]

Karim Benzema files defamation suit against French interior minister

By admin January 17, 2024 No comment

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French footballer Karim Benzema has taken legal action against France’s interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, by filing a defamation lawsuit. The minister had accused Benzema of having links with the Muslim Brotherhood in October, claiming that he had a “notorious link” with the Sunni Muslim Islamist group. Benzema, who currently plays in Saudi Arabia and

French PM Élisabeth Borne resigns ahead of expected reshuffle

By admin January 9, 2024 No comment

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France’s Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne is resigning after less than two years in office, with President Emmanuel Macron gearing up for a significant reshuffling of his top team ahead of European elections later this year. Borne, the second female prime minister in France and the longest-serving in her role, will continue until a successor is […]

Carrefour to halt Pepsi sales over price rises

By admin January 5, 2024 No comment

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French supermarket giant Carrefour has announced its decision to cease selling Pepsi products in its stores due to what it deems “unacceptable price increases.” The move, affecting items like Pepsi soda, Doritos, and Quaker cereals, was communicated to customers through signs displayed in stores. Pepsi has expressed its commitment to continuing negotiations in

French booze-free January falls flat with Macron government

By admin January 5, 2024 No comment

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France’s President Emmanuel Macron is under scrutiny for not endorsing the alcohol-free “Dry January” initiative, with accusations that he succumbed to pressure from the wine lobby. A group of 50 addiction specialists expressed their disappointment in an open letter, claiming that the government’s indifference compromises its commitment to a

Two arrested in France over alleged bedbug scam

By admin December 8, 2023 No comment

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In France, two individuals have been arrested for allegedly scamming elderly people by convincing them to pay exorbitant amounts for unnecessary bedbug treatments. The suspects, operating in Strasbourg, would visit the homes of their victims, conduct fictitious inspections, and then exploit the situation by overcharging for purported treatment products. The victims,

Samuel Paty: Six French teenagers on trial over teacher’s murder

By admin November 27, 2023 No comment

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Six teenagers in France, aged between 13 and 15 at the time, are currently on trial for their alleged complicity in the murder of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020. The tragic incident occurred when Paty, who had shown cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad during a class on freedom of expression, was killed by a Chechen […]

French march against antisemitism shakes up far right and far left

By admin November 13, 2023 No comment

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In an unprecedented turn of events in Paris this weekend, a significant demonstration took place in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict, drawing representatives from major political parties. Notably, the far right, including Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella of the National Rally, participated, while the far left, led by Jean-Luc Mélenchon of France Unbowed, boycotted

Macron calls on Israel to stop killing Gaza’s women and babies

By admin November 11, 2023 No comment

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In this news article, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his stance on the conflict in Gaza. He condemned the bombing of civilians in Gaza, stating that there is “no justification” for it, and called for a ceasefire, emphasizing the need to protect civilians. Macron also condemned the actions of Hamas, recognizing it as a terrorist […]

Storm Ciarán: Floods ravage Tuscany leaving five dead

By admin November 3, 2023 No comment

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Severe flooding and strong winds have ravaged large parts of Tuscany, resulting in the loss of five lives and leaving several others missing. The River Bisenzio overflowed, sweeping away cars and forcing people to seek refuge on rooftops. The impact of the storm, named Ciarán, extended beyond Italy, causing more than 12 fatalities across Western […]